The 100 Best Apps of 2010

As you know here at Best App Site we don't review just any old App. In order to make it here it has to be one of the BEST Apps on the App Store. We've seen and reviewed hundreds of great Apps in 2010, but now it's time to pick the BEST of the BEST! Erik Bernskiold, Jason Lykins and myself have narrowed down our favorites to provide this list of what we feel were the 100 BEST APPS of 2010!

BOOKS

Kindle

There are several book readers out there including Apple's own iBooks app. However, Kindle is king because the shear volume of titles available. Now that they've including book "sharing" it's even more of a reason to go Kindle for your ebook purchases. – Terry

iOS: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch

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BUSINESS

Billings Touch

As far as I am aware the best time tracking system available for the iPhone + Mac combo that fully syncs between the two platforms. Many advanced features makes this just a splendid app. -Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPod Touch

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Contract Maker Pro

As a photographer I deal with Model Releases on a regular basis. I'm very happy that I saw the end of my paper based releases in 2010. I now do them completely electronically and I couldn't be happier. Contract Maker Pro wins my top pick for being the most customizable in allowing not only photographers to create their exact release form, but ANY person that needs to create contracts of any type and have clients sign them right on their device. – Terry

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TimeScroller – Time Zone Utility

This is the best Time Zone Utility that I've seen and it was one of my most used Apps of 2010. Not only can you view multiple time zones, but you can have the app pick the best time to have a meeting or conference call. Once that time is selected you can let everyone know via an email or calendar invite from within the App. – Terry

iOS: iPhone/iPod touch

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EDUCATION

CourseNotes

Being a student you might be able to replace notepads with your iPad in most classes. Course Notes offers you help in doing so, being a notepad with features for students. -Erik

iOS: iPad

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ENTERTAINMENT

Adobe Ideas

Adobe Ideas is sort of a “Photoshop light” for drawing. You can draw using different brushes with any color. The best thing is that it supports layers! Layers! On a mobile device. – Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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EyeTV

If you have the EyeTV software and products for your Mac, the iOS app allows you to watch TV live over the internet, streamed from your Mac. -Erik

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Flixster

Flixster aims to be your one and only source for anything movie related. This App gives you local show times, rating, social networking and lets you manage your Netflix queue. – Terry

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Netflix

Not only allows you to access your Netflix queue, it also lets you stream movies over wifi or 3g.

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Remote

Apple's Remote App continues to be one of my all time favorite Apps. This Universal App allows you to use your iDevice to control your iTunes library over WiFi or your Apple TV. Great functionality and still a BEST APP!

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad

I have a love/hate relationship with Sling Media. I love their solution and what it lets me do. While this App is fantastic and works as advertised (that's why it's a Best App of 2010), I feel like Sling shouldn't try to sell Mobile Players for the hardware that you already bought. With that said, this App gives me what I've wanted since getting the iPad in April. It lets me stream content from my TiVo over the internet to my iPad. – Terry

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Texts From Last Night

This App is a connection to the popular website of the same name. This App lets you read, moderate, and add funny texts that probably shouldn’t have been sent. Their tagline says it best: “Remember that text you shouldn’t have sent last night? We do.” (Disclaimer: some content in this App is NSFW or for children under 18) iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

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Xfinity TV

While I was waiting for the TiVo App to come out, Comcast released a spectacular App for their DVRs. If you have a Comcast DVR the Xfinity TV app is a must have. You can schedule recording, get your guide and even remote control your DVRs over your network. Well done! – Terry

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FINANCE

Chase Mobile

Chase mobile app allows me to access my bank information quickly and easily. They have included all of the important functions you would expect from a mobile banking app including the ability to take a picture of a check with your phone’s camera and have it deposited without ever going to the bank. iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

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Check Please

Like many of the Apps here there are several choices on the App Store. I've used a few different tip calculators and was pretty happy with the one I was using. However, it wasn't native on the iPad. So I got Check Please for iPad. The next thing you know I liked it so much that I switched to it on my iPhone too. – Terry

iOS: iPhone/iPad/iPod touch

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Moneybook

Moneybook keeps track of your expenses and income in a very customizable way all neatly wrapped in a beautiful interface. -Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPod Touch

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PayPal

PayPal is one of the easiest ways to pay for goods and get money from people that owe you Having the PayPal App on my iPhone lets me keep tabs on my account as well as do transactions on the spot with others via "bump". The big new thing in 2010 is that now you can take pictures of Checks and deposit them into your PayPal account directly. – Terry

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Square

With Square just about any US citizen can accept credit cards on their mobile devices. The thing that sets Square apart from the others is that there is no monthly fee for a merchant account. – Terry

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GAMES

Angry Birds

Angry birds is not only one of the most addictive games I’ve ever played but it is also one of the top games/Apps in the App Store. It is a must have. – Jason

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Cut The Rope

Games don’t need to be advanced to be fun. This game has a simple objective that you catch on quickly and makes for hours of fun gameplay. -Erik

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DoodleJump

Another simple game with a simple objective: Get as high as you can with a little jumping character. Simplicity is bliss and makes for hours of fun. -Erik

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Edge

Old-school platform game where you control a little block around levels from start to finish by using a lot of logical thinking. – Erik

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Fruit Ninja HD

This is another one of those great addictive games! I have to give credit to Scott Kelby for turning me onto this one and I've been hooked ever since. The concept is simple, fruit is tossed into the air and you have to use your ninja skills to slice it all without hitting one of the traps – Terry

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Monopoly for iPad

The classic board game comes to life on this NEWLY released iPad version. Great game play, animation and new twists. You can even play other human players sitting around the iPad in Table Top Mode. – Terry

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Super Why

Based on the Popular PBS kids show, Super Why helps toddlers learn letters and words. The developer has done a great job of making this App fun to use while still maintaining a high level of learning. – Jason

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HEALTHCARE & FITNESS

Lose It!

Lose It! is the ultimate calorie tracker App. Track both the foods you eat and the exercise you do along with your weight. Set a goal for how much weight you want to lose and Lose It will automatically calculate the number of calories you can have a day to meet your goal. – Terry

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Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock

If there is one thing that I absolutely dislike, it is being woken up by my alarm when I am the most asleep. Sleep Cycle aims to prevent this by tracking your movements and figuring out when (in a specified window) it will wake you up. -Erik

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LIFESTYLE

AroundMe

This is one of the 1st Apps i launch when I'm visiting a new area. With AroundMe I can quickly find what's … around me! shops, businesses, services and more. Great integration with my favorite navigation App (Navigon) too. – Terry

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B&H Photo

As you might have guessed by reading Best App Site, all 3 of us are photographers. Just like with computers, you will never have everything you want for your hobby. Photography is a passion of mine and I always have something on my wishlist. B&H Photo and Video is the largest camera/photography equipment store in the world. They have a great new App to allow you to browse, price check and order from your iOS device. – Terry

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Chipotle

Ask anyone that knows me what my favorite restaurant is, and they’ll tell you Chipotle. I eat there at least once a week. Use this App to find a location, and order your food so that it’s ready when you get there. – Jason

iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch

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eBay Mobile

eBay is the first place I turn to when I'm looking for a great deal on an item that may or may not be new and it's also the first place I turn to when I'm selling my older gear. The eBay mobile App is awesome for doing price checks and monitoring your auctions. – Terry

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Grocery iQ

This is the BEST grocery shopping list App bar none. The best features are on the iPhone/iPod touch with the ability to use your built-in camera as a barcode scanner and the ability to sync lists between multiple devices via the cloud. – Terry

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ReadMore

I have had it as a goal for a long time to start reading more and this app helps! It keeps track of where I am in books and gives me an estimated time (based on my reading) as to when I will be done. -Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPod Touch

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MUSIC

iConcertCal

This App alerts you to when your favorite artists are coming to town in concert. Using your music library and its web service it can automatically tell you who is coming, when and where. Great App for anyone who loves live music performances. – Terry

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Pandora

Access Pandora from your iOS device and play custom internet stations. With iOS 4.0 and up multitasking allows Pandora to play in the background while you use your device’s other functions. – Jason

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SoundHound

If there's a song playing on the radio or over some other loud speaker and you want to know which song it is or who sings it, just fire up SoundHound and hold up your iDevice to sample it. SoundHound will then look it up and even allow you to buy it right there on the spot from iTunes if it's available. – Terry

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TuneIn Radio

Although I'm not much of a radio listener when I do listen to radio I can't imagine pulling it through the air anymore. This App allows you to listen to many of my favorite stations being streamed over the internet. There even a built-in record feature and it lets you stream it to your speakers via AirPlay. – Terry

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NAVIGATION

Navigon

The Navigon Apps in my opinion most frequently updated GPS turn-by-turn direction apps for iOS supporting all the devices. It does help that they keep adding major new features for free. -Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

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MeetMe

If you've ever had to find a spot to meet someone halfway then you know what a pain it can be. MeetMe is a great app that let's you find the restaurants, bars, parks, etc. that exists midway between two or more contacts. Once you pick a spot you can then email everyone directions from the App. – Terry

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NEWS

Flipboard

A different way of catching up to the latest news posted throughout social media feeds like Facebook and Twitter. It collects stories shared by accounts you specify and displays it in a smart fashion. -Erik

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Mashable

Keep up with all of the latest in the world of social media and tech with Mashable on your iOS device. A well thought out App that categorizes and displays all of the content from Mashable.com. – Jason

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CNN for iPad

CNN is still my goto source for news around the world. I was glad to see that they finally released a FREE iPad native App in 2010. It's a great news App and one of my top picks for 2010. – Terry

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Instapaper

Instapaper is the defacto standard service for allowing you to bookmark articles that you want to read later. This App automatically syncs with your account and pulls in those articles so that you can read them offline. – Terry

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Reeder

A simple yet stylish way to browse your RSS feed collection on either iOS device you are on. It syncs up to the cloud using Google Reeder, providing a nice feed experience. -Erik

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Terry White

The best way for you to use your iPhone or iPod Touch to keep up with the latest from us at The Best App Site, Terry’s awesome Tech Blog, the Creative Suite Podcast and more! – Jason

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USA Today for iPad

USA Today is one of my favorite papers. The only problem is that I don't want paper. Having the iPad App has been great this year. I can read the latest stories right there on my iPad and an intuitive clean manner. – Terry

iOS: iPad

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Zinio Newsstand and Magazine Reader

While there is certainly some excitement out there in the magazine publishing arena with full blown interactive magazines coming out left and right, let's not forget about Zinio. While I wait for all of my favorite magazines to have their own Apps, Zinio reader lets me take electronic delivery of several of them today. I've cancelled the printed subscriptions in favor of reading them electronically on my iPad. – Terry

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PHOTOGRAPHY

AutoStitch Panorama

Making panoramas is fun but time consuming. AutoStitch removes the time consuming aspect by letting you create them quickly on the phone. What can I say? It’s fun! – Erik

iOS: iPhone, iPod Touch

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Camera+

Camera+ makes it possible to select not only your focus area, but your metering area as well. These along with many, many other features earned it a spot on my top100 of 2010. – Jason

iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch(4th Generation)

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Easy Release

While Contract Maker Pro (above) is my top pick for doing contracts on your iPhone or iPod touch, it's not an iPad App. Easy Release is! Easy Release it geared towards Model and Property releases and while it's not as customizable as the others it remains my pick for 2010 for doing release forms on my iPad. It also produces the best looking release form of all the ones I've seen. – Terry

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FlickStackr

FlickStackr is the best App for interacting with Flickr from your iOS device. If you want to upload, view, tag, or any of the other many functions possible in Flickr, this is the App for you. – Jason

iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

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FocalLab

If you want selective focus, vignettes, and interesting blurs of your photos within your iPhone or 4th gen iPod touch Focal Lab is the App for you. -Jason

iOS: iPhone/iPod Touch

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Mobile Fotos Flickr Browser

Although I've tried the official Flickr App, I keep going back to Mobile Fotos for my Flickr needs on iOS. This App allows to upload, geotag, share your photos as well as see your contact's photos and see the photos that have been taken around your current location. – Terry

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PhotoAssist

Nothing ticks me off more than arriving to a location and realizing that I forgot a critical piece of gear. PhotoAssist is my top pick for Photography Equipment Inventory and Check List Management. Not only can you create different lists for the kinds of shoots you go on, but you can also keep a comprehensive inventory of ALL of your gear including serial numbers. – Terry

Plastic Bullet Camera

There are probably dozens of photography Apps that let you apply special effects to photos on your iDevice. However, Plastic Bullet Camera is my top pick for 2010 as I just simply love the effects on portraits. It gives your pictures that classic dreamy look. – Terry

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Portfolio

for iPad Portfolio is the absolute best App available to display a photographer’s portfolio on the iPad. It offers great slideshow control and options, as well as the ability to hide galleries to prevent unauthorized or unwanted access by clients. – Jason

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PosePad

A great App for photographers to organize their favorite poses using their own images, lighting explanations, and notes. -Jason

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Strobox

Strobox allows photographers to create lighting diagrams right there on their iPhones or iPod touches and then share them with others. – Terry

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The Guardian Eyewitness

This iPad App has a simple focus. It shows you the news around the world via gorgeous photography. Very inspiring for photographers. – Terry

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ToonCamera

is an amazing piece of technology. This App turns the live feed from your iPhone/iPod touch camera into a cartoon in real-time. The latest version allows you to record the feed as VIDEO and of course higher res photo capture. – Terry

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PRODUCTIVITY

1Password

1Password is the most intelligent way of managing your passwords. Its smart browser bookmark is my favorite feature, that takes you right to the login details for a site in the 1Password app and then back to the site, logged in. – Erik

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Analytics App

Analytics App makes it easy to browse all the different data that is available for Google Analytics users. It does this nicely and with most GA features. – Erik iPhone

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Awesome Note

The built-in notes application is lacking in features if you take notes a lot. Enter Awesome Note, an awesomely designed notes app. -Erik

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CalenGoo

CalenGoo provides full control over your Google Calendar. -Jason

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Daylite Touch

Freelancer or business owner, you will enjoy Daylite as a project management application that syncs through a server application between multiple clients and a main database. Powerful and easy to use in one stylish package. -Erik

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Desktop Connect

This is the BEST APP that I've used for allowing me to connect to and control my Mac at home from my iOS devices from anywhere in the world. Great UI and in 2010 it became a Universal App. Yes it allows you to connect to Windows PC too. – Terry

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Dropbox

Dropbox allows you to store files in the “Cloud” and wirelessly sync over multiple platforms. All of this for free! (basic 2 gig account). – Jason

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Gift Plan

This was a late find in 2010 however, it quickly became one of my favorite Apps. Gift Plan lets you manage all of your gift shopping for all occasions. One of the best UI's I've seen and the developers are quick to respond to feature requests. – Terry

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GV Connect

As a Google Voice user it's very important to have access to my SMS messages and voice mail not to mention making Google Voice calls. Although Google did finally get their official App on the App Store, GV Connect is just so far ahead in terms of features and Google Voice support. If you have a Google Voice account, this is your App! – Terry

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Keynote

Keynote is already my favorite presentation App on the desktop and having an iPad version is awesome. I can create presentations on my Mac and deliver them directly from my iPad. The App also allows for last minute changes right on the device itself. I also use it to present photo slideshows with all the cool transition choices. – Terry

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PDF Expert – Fill forms, Annotate PDFs

PDF Expert on the iPad is my top pick for best overall PDF utility for iPad. The latest version brings PDF forms fill-in support to the iPad at long last. The integration with Dropbox with syncing is also killer. – Terry

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ProPrompter

The bar for producing professional video is constantly getting lower and with ProPrompter you get a good teleprompter experience. The scrolling text can sync across a set of devices at the same time so you can have more devices to look at. -Erik

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Reunion for iPad

I'm the designated keeper of the family tree in my family and I've used Reunion for Mac for over 10 years. In 2010 I was treated to the NEW Reunion for iPad that allows me to take all my family records onsite. I can do updates in the field and then sync them back to the desktop App when I return. There simply is no better family tree/genealogy app out there. – Terry

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Things

Advanced to-do lists require advanced applications and Things is one of those that makes my life easier. It helps that the interface is gorgeous and that it syncs across to the Mac. -Erik

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Todo

Without a doubt the best task manager available for the iOS platform. With the ability to sync with Outlook and iCal as well as Todo on other iOS devices wirelessly, you can’t go wrong with this App. -Jason

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Zosh

Filling in and signing documents on your iOS device has never been easier than using Zosh. Whether it’s a PDF, Word, or Excel document Zosh has you covered. -Jason

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REFERENCE

Mactracker

It's impossible to remember every characteristic of every Mac that was ever produced. That's why I have Mactracker on my iPhone. Whenever I need to look up the specs of a particular Mac or other Apple product, it's right there in my hand. – Terry

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SOCIAL NETWORKING

Facebook

This native app from Facebook is the best way to access your Facebook account from your iPhone or iPod Touch. It provides a Facebook experience better than any other App available. -Jason

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Gowalla

Geolocation is big nowadays and actually kinda fun. Gowalla stands as a personal favorite because of its gorgeous interface and solid featureset. -Erik

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Twitter

Without a doubt the Twitter App offers the best Twitter interaction available for an iOS device. Twitter has thought of everything that a user could or would want, and included it in an easy and fun to use App. – Jason

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Viber – Free Phone Calls

A brand new app in the past few months that offer a different twist from Skype providing VOIP calling. Instead of you signing up for a username, Viber goes by your phone number, connecting you over the net internationally. -Erik

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TRAVEL

FlightTrack Pro

Quite simply the best App for people that travel by air. I couldn't imagine my travel life without it. Track your flights, get notices of delays, get alternate flights and it integrates with another favorite: TripIt. – Terry

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Taxi Magic

Forget the days of standing on a corner trying to flag down a taxi. If you're in one of the supported areas you can not only order the taxi from your device but you can even pay the fare when you arrive. This truly is like magic! – Terry

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The World Clock

TimeScroller is hands down my favorite time zone App on the iPhone. However, it's not native to the iPad. That's why The World Clock is among my picks for the Best Apps of 2010. Great looking UI and simple to see and use. – Terry

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TripIt – Travel Organizer

When out travelling and planning for it, TripIt saves my life collecting all details in one place. When out on the road it gives me easy to view reports on delays and schedules. -Erik

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UTILITIES

Alarm Night Clock with Music

Use your iOS device as an alarm clock. This App allows you to create multiple alarms, all with separate sounds or songs. -Jason

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Calculator HD for iPad

There are several great calculators for the iPad on the App Store. Calculator HD for iPad is my top pick for 2010. Great features, good UI . – Terry

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CineXPlayer

Convertbot

This is an easy one! Convertbot is hands down the best conversion utility on the iOS platform. Not only just a great conversion App, but a killer fun UI. I only wish they would hurry up and come out with an iPad version too. – Terry

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Delivery Status Touch

You can try to look but you won’t be able to find an application that is as good in terms of functionality and user interface (it’s gorgeous) for tracking your deliveries through a plethora of shipping companies worldwide. -Erik

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DVR Remote

Until TiVo does officially release their App, DVR Remote is still my favorite remote control App for my TiVo DVRs. I can control any of my TiVos from anywhere on my network via WiFi. Great App with some really cool features. – Terry

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Find My iPhone

Find My iPhone was a great service already for users wishing to track down their iOS devices that were either misplaced or stolen. Now that it no longer requires a MobileMe account it's even better. – Terry

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iCam – Webcam Video Streaming

This is the BEST home video surveillance App on the App Store. With iCam I can watch anyone of my four Panasonic webcams (works with other cameras including iSight) from anywhere in the world. It even records motion in the room automatically and sends push notifications when something is moving. Fantastic App! – Terry

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KidSafe

Keep all of the important information about your kids in one easy to access convenient place. With KidSafe store pictures, birthdays, school activities, important medical information, and important people in your child’s life in one spot for quick reference. – Jason

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Presentation Clock

Every now and then you may feel like an App is perfect. In fact it may feel like it was written just for you. Well in this case, it's true! This App was written for me by Shawn Welch and he did an EXCELLENT job writing it to my exact specifications and of course implementing his own creativity with the UI. With Presentation Clock I can set up timers to keep my presentations on time complete with optional sounds and vibration warnings and most importantly the clock will go negative once I'm over time. – Terry

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Skyfire Web Browser

Using server level file conversion, Skyfire allows for Flash video playback across the entire iOS device platform. What I like about this App is the speed that files are converted, and the optimization for use over 3g. – Jason

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Video Locker HD

This App has one simple purpose. It allows you to password protect your video/photo collection on your iPad from prying eyes. It keeps them in a separate place from the native photos and video apps on your iPad. Until iOS has multiple user support, this App is a must have where privacy is a concern.

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WEATHER

Accu Weather for iPad

The iPad doesn't ship with a native weather App and while I've looked at several, Accu Weather for iPad is my top pick for 2010 as best iPad Weather App. It has all the features I want and a great looking UI. – Terry

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Weather Pro HD

Not caring about the weather can prove devastating (especially in rainy and cold season…). Weather Pro gives me the forecast for any number of cities for a full week and yes, its interface is very nice!

I would add to it, ” iCab Mobile ” for the iPad. It uses the same Mobile Safari engine, but adds Tabs, Full Screen Mode, plus more, and one of the best features is VGA Out Support. So you can show websites when presenting from your iPad !!

I just tested the VGA Out feature today and it works great with multiple tabs and video playback supported by iPad (I used Apples website video in my test with a Verizon 3G MiFi connection). No slowdown or stuttering of video !

Terry you need to try this app and give it a review here !!

Disclosure: I am in no way affiliated with the makers of “iCab Mobile”. I’m just a FAN !

Lastly, Terry or others here, I would be very interested in knowing what iPad app you use to Track Business Expenses when Traveling. I have JetSet Express on iPhone, but I’m looking for a native iPad app. Any suggestions ?

Thank you for the site, I check it daily and thank you for this list !!!

http://www.wadedev.com Jack Wade

Terry, Erik and Jason …. Thank you for including our app, KidSafe, in your top 100 list. It is an honor to be considered. As a New Year gift to your readers, I would like to give the first 5 users to comment, a code for a free download of KidSafe.

Thanks again !!!!

http://www.rdphotos.com Jason Lykins

Jack, that is Awesome! I appreciate the time you put into Kid Safe. I am constantly using it to keep my kids info updated.

mary

I enjoyed reading the list of best apps for 2010 and enjoy the helpful insight i am receiving from here. i would like to get the free code to kidsafe if that is possible.

Jeff

Free code???

A. Williams

Just got an IPAD2 for my birthday today. Saw this app and said it is GREAT… what ever we can do to keep our kid’s safe is needed. Great job with the app.

http://www.jonnylongphotography.blogspot.com Jonny

I would love to have your KidSafe app for the iPad 2. Very handy!

aknobbs

great app. I’d love a free code!

http://www.viber.com Viber

Hi,
This is a member of the Viber Development Team!
Thanks for putting Viber on your list. we are very happy that so many people worldwide are interested in our application.

I would just like to add that Viber is available also on iPoad, and will soon be available also on other devices, and not only iPhone. the next one is Android, and it will happen in February-March. Viber will also allow to send Text Messages very soon.

If you have any question about Viber – please feel free to ask.

Thank you, and Happy New Year!
the Viber Team.

Ryan Tedrick

Terry, Erik, & Jason,

Thanks for the great list. I always come here weekly to check out the reviews and also usually check here to see if you’ve reviewed an app before I buy it.

Thanks for all the hardwork and that’s to Mr. Wade at KidSafe for the free downloads.

Ryan

sportster44

Jack Wade :
Terry, Erik and Jason …. Thank you for including our app, KidSafe, in your top 100 list. It is an honor to be considered. As a New Year gift to your readers, I would like to give the first 5 users to comment, a code for a free download of KidSafe.
Thanks again !!!!

This is my 2nd year following Terry & the rest of the team on his website. I’ve become an app junkie since I’ve had my iPhone (Oct09), so needless to say I’m always on your site checking it out. There are a few on your Top 100 List I haven’t tried yet, but will be sure to check out. And a bunch of them, that I’ve tried at your previous recommendations, and I totally agree that they are awesome. Some of my Favs:
GroceryIQ, SoundHound, Flixster, Netflix, SlingPlayer, Pandora, AccuWeather, USA Today, Facebook, Twitter

I’d also like to try the KidSafe one too. I didn’t get to trying it before, but would like to give it a try with Mr. Wade’s offer.

Might I recommend a few SPORTS ones too, since I noticed that category missing:
Sportacular, Fox Sports, Football Plus, MLB At Bat2010 & NHL 2010 GameCenter are all ones I coulnd’t live without.

http://www.terrywhite.com/ Terry White

Thanks and without a doubt Sportacular is my favorite Sports App! I’m not much of a sports guy, but that App is top notch.

http://www.rdphotos.com Jason Lykins

I’m with you on the MLB at Bat 2010. I love that App for Baseball. I actually forgot about it when I was making my list. Maybe for 2011 😉

http://rolfephotography.blogspot.com/ Rolfe Photography

Terry, i have heard there is a app that puts your apps to sleep so that it gives you more battery life. have you come across it? if yes can you share or send link?thx

http://www.wadedev.com Jack Wade

Smails … here is a code for KidSafe. RP3RTHHJ6JLR Thanks for trying us out !!!

Spaulding Smails

Thanks for the code Jack, but I’m just realizing it’s an iPad only app right now. I only have iPhone. (Oh well).

Terry… Glad to hear you use Sportacular too. I was a little worried when Yahoo bought it, but they seem to have everything running very well right now. There was a month or so where things were glitchy and hit or miss, but they’ve got it back to top notch form. 5/5 from me. Couldn’t really ask for more. The score alerts for your favorite teams makes Sportacular a must have for any sports fan,

Manuel Martinez

Awesome list; there’s definitely several apps I haven’t even considered that I’m going to check out.

I’d love to try out KidSafe.

Manuel

http://www.wadedev.com Jack Wade

Manuel …. try the code (RP3RTHHJ6JLR) for KidSafe but it might have already been used. If so, let me know and I will get you a fresh one.

Manuel Martinez

Jack: gave it a try but you’re correct; it’s already been used.

Manuel

http://www.wadedev.com Jack Wade

Manuel,

Here you go. 9H4NWXE4KYRL … this one is new one and should work. Thanks for trying KidSafe !!!

http://shawnchittle.com Shawn Chittle

Hey Terry,

I designed the B&H iPhone App – I’m from Flint! Thanks for the recognition and glad you enjoy the app. Wishlists are coming soon!

Hello all,
Wow, what an awesome list. I’m so glad that most of my apps are listed here and there are my gears to keep my day running smoothly. The only difference is I use 2do for my trusted task manager :), I’ll check ToDo after this.
Anyway, it’s an awesome site, hands down. Bookmark—done.

Cheers from Indonesia,
Suryo

Raymond Thomas

I like the top 100 list… do you have a top list for mentors? Photographers that would be willing to offer some advice and some guidence. Or how to find a photography mentor?
Sincerly Ray Allen Thomas

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